Abstract
Abstract This research attempts to explore the role of emotional intelligence (self awareness, self management, social awareness and relationship management) in strategic decision taking. This research covered a sample of 34 managers through a questionnaire which has been designed for this purpose. After receiving data, they were analyzed by using some methods such as multiple regression to obtain the results by which conclusions have been reached namely, "the emotional intelligence dimensions play a role in strategic decision taking, but Social awareness which is considered the most important role in strategic decision taking". The research provided a number of recommendations pertaining to research conclusions .
